Assistant Professor of Art Education

Position Title Assistant Professor of Art Education Tenure Status Tenure Track Position Number 014791 Department Art - 265050 Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in Art Education or related area, or expected by August 2021.

Evident commitment to cultural diversity & educational equity.

Teaching experience in higher education, museums, and/or K-12 public schools.

Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and demographics.

Evidence of promising research agenda in the field of art education.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Enthusiasm for actively collaborating with colleagues in the art education program, the Art Department, and the Reich College of Education.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Eligibility for North Carolina licensure in Art.

College-level teaching experience.

Research interest or experience with differentiation and inclusion in art education.

Research interest or experience with early childhood art education.

Familiarity with edTPA performance-based assessment and/or student-teacher supervision.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Art Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education beginning August 2021.

The Art Education program at Appalachian State University is strongly rooted in innovative approaches to art teacher preparation that uphold commitments to emergent curriculum, collaborative relationships, diversity and inclusion, contemporary art practice, and interdisciplinarity. The BFA in Art Education course of study embodies a spirit of inquiry and exploration, with an aim to graduate visionary professional art educators who are radically caring, reflective, knowledgeable, responsive, and highly skilled in the artistry of teaching. Our vibrant community comprises approximately 95 majors in the art education program.

The Department of Art is NASAD -accredited and has over 40 full-time faculty members, over 700 undergraduate majors and offers BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, and Studio Art; a BA degree with concentrations in Art History, Art Management, and Studio Art; and BS degrees in Commercial Photography, and Graphic Communications Management. The Department of Art offers a range of travel opportunities including trips to the university’s New York Loft and study abroad trips to China, Cuba, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Spain.

Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found here .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position encompasses teaching, research, and service activities that will support and grow the Art Education area. These activities include:

Teaching undergraduate Art Education studio-informed theory and practice courses.

Supervising students in field and internship placements.

Assisting with curriculum development, program planning, and student recruitment.

Actively participating in group and individual advising.

Promoting cultural competence within the program, supporting/mentoring diverse populations, and contributing to campus diversity efforts.

Participating in service to the program, department, college, university, and profession.

Representing the Art Ed program within the Reich College of Education.

Collaborating with area schools, programs, and university faculty.

Presenting and publishing research and/or creative accomplishments in art education.

Contributing leadership in the field at regional, national, and/or international levels.

Additional opportunities for the candidate may include: leading the National Art Education Association student chapter, teaching Interdisciplinary, Honors, or First Year Seminar courses, conducting national and international student trips, initiating community arts programming, and/or strengthening alumni relationships through professional learning programs.

As a part of the COVID -19 response, Appalachian State University is employing flexible teaching formats to address academic needs and to comply with local, state and federal public health regulations or orders. Your deans retain the discretion to assign or reassign you to teach in either online or in-person formats during or after the COVID -19 pandemic, as necessary.

Physical Demands of Position

Typical classroom and educational environments at a university.

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of the following:
• Letter of application;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching philosophy, including how a commitment to diversity and inclusion informs your teaching;
• Contact information for three references;
• Research sample; and
• Samples of relevant syllabi (up to three).

Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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